22nd Annual Coastal Stewardship Award Winner: Edward Overton

Dr. Edward Overton, professor emeritus of the Department of Environmental Sciences
at LSU’s College of the Coast & Environment, will be the recipient of a 2017 Coastal
Stewardship Award on April 7, 2017. The awards are presented by the Coalition to Restore
Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) and honors individuals and organizations that demonstrate
outstanding commitment to the coast and have made significant contributions to the
restoration and conservation of Louisiana’s coastal wetlands. Professor Overton’s
award is in the category of Coastal Stewardship.

DR. ED OVERTON

“Dr. Overton has been tireless in his efforts to apply sound scientific knowledge
to help solve some of the most consequential environmental issues facing coastal communities.
He is a world-renowned expert in identifying oil from specific spills and determining
its fate and transport to the coastal environment. He is a gifted, enthusiastic educator,
who has the ability to make technical subject matter interesting and pertinent for
students. Dr. Overton is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Environmental Sciences
at LSU and is Founder and Chairman of Analytical Specialists, Inc.” The Coalition
to Restore Coastal Louisiana

More information on the (CRCL) 22nd Annual Stewardship Awards Banquet is available
at crcl.org.